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Chuck Hagel: GOP Being "Irresponsible" On Health Care Reform

The Hill | Posted 10.23.2009 | Politics


Republican senators trying to kill healthcare reform have acted irresponsibly, one of their former colleagues asserted. Former Sen. Chuck Hagel (R-Ne...

Hagel: Cheney's Critique Of Obama As "Ridiculous"

Think Progress | Posted 04.18.2009 | Politics


Last night on MSNBC's Rachel Maddow Show, Maddow asked former Sen. Chuck Hagel about former Vice President Cheney's recent claims that President Obama...

Sam Stein

Hagel, Unrestrained, Lashes Into Bush, Rush And The GOP

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 12.19.2008 | Politics


Two months before he leaves office, Sen. Chuck Hagel is increasingly unrestrained by political niceties. Appearing at a forum at the Johns Hopkins Sc...

McCain's Bad Judgment Overshadows His Experience

Michael B. Ellis | Posted 08.08.2008 | Home


Michael B. Ellis

McCain should not portray his dedication to the troops as being stronger than that of Obama. Not only is McCain incorrect in this assumption, but he is unfairly politicizing the military.

History is Made: New GI Bill Signed into Law

Paul Rieckhoff | Posted 07.08.2008 | Politics


Paul Rieckhoff

It is a promise we made to the veterans of World War II: that those who defend our country should be able to take advantage of America's opportunity. This legislation again fulfills that promise.

On the Brink of History

Paul Rieckhoff | Posted 07.05.2008 | Politics


Paul Rieckhoff

With the 92-6 victory in the Senate last night, the new GI Bill will now make its way to the president's desk for his signature. Here are some of the responses from veterans around the country.

Sam Stein

Motley Crew: Potential Bloomberg Backers Run The Gamut

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 03.28.2008 | Politics


In May 2007, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg found himself in heartland, serving as the commencement speaker for the University of Oklahoma. The...